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Per NCERT, MECHANICAL ENERGY is defined as which combination?
AThe product of KE and PE
BThe difference KE minus PE only
CThe SUM of kinetic energy and potential energy of an object
DPure kinetic energy with no PE
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The SUM of kinetic energy and potential energy of an object
Per NCERT §7.4.3, mechanical energy = KE + PE. The other options misstate.
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